Potter PDC Series DC Powered Bell

Features Listed for indoor and outdoor use Outdoor use requires BBK 1 or HC BB weatherproof back box Indoor use mounts directly to standard 4 box Low current draw High dB output AC and DC models DC models are motor driven polarized and have built in protection for supervised alarm circuits Available in 6 8 and 10 sizes ULC on PDC DC Only FM on PBA AC Only vibrating type bells are designed for use as fire or general devices They have low power consumption and high decibel The unit mounts on a standard 4 101mm square electrical for indoor use or on a model BBK 1 or HC BB weatherproof for outdoor applications Weatherproof backbox model BBK or HC BB Stock No 1500001 Minimum dB ratings are calculated from integrated sound pressure made at Underwriters Laboratories as specified in Standard 464 UL temperature range is 30 to 150 34 to Typical dB ratings are calculated from measurements made with a sound level meter and are indicative of output levels an actual installation ULC only applies to PDC DC bells inches dB at ft 3m 2 dB at ft 3m 1 150 200 250 150 200 250 150 200 250 150 200 250 DC bells are polarized and have built in transient protection Does not have ULC listing Specifications 150mm 8 200mm and 10 250mm Steel Finish Red Powder Coat non corrosive composite material parts have corrosion resistant finishes BBK 1 or HC BB weatherproof backbox optional 10.2 to 15.6 Polarized 20.4 to 31.2 Polarized or outdoor use See Note 1 to 150 40 to 66 use requires weatherproof backbox Bells 4 No 18 AWG stranded wires Bells 18 AWG stranded wire 13 72 local AHJ Available Use subject to change without notice must be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with all and local codes and ordinances Shock hazard Disconnect power source before servicing Serious injury or death Risk of explosion Not for use in hazardous locations Serious injury or death result result outdoor or wet installations bell must be mounted with weatherproof backbox or HC BB Standard electrical boxes will not provide a weatherproof If the bell and or assembly is exposed to moisture it may fail or create an hazard PAGE 1 OF 2 PDC DC5400777 REV A 12 20Potter Electric Signal Company LLC St Louis MO Phone 800 325 3936 www pottersignal comfirealarmresources com bell shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 72 or local AHJ The top of the device shall be no less than 90 AFF and not less than 6 below ceiling Remove the gong Connect wiring see Fig 3 Mount bell mechanism to backbox bell mechanism must be mounted with the striker pointing down Reinstall the gong be sure that the gong positioning pin in the mechanism housing is in the hole in the gong Test all bells for proper operation and observe that they can be heard where required bells must be heard in all areas as designated by the authority jurisdiction Backbox Dimensions mm BBK 1 OR HC BB 2 3 4 mm 3 8 mm mm 5 8 mm 776 2 3 8 mm 1 4 mm to install striker down will prevent bell from ringing Dimension Inches mm 1 mm mm 6 mm 11 16 mm 776 1 Rear View 3 OBSERVE POLARITY TO RING D C BELLS RED WIRES POSITIVE BLACK WIRES NEGATIVE EOL RESISTOR IS SUPPLIED BY FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL OBSERVE POLARITY TO RING D C BELLS RED WIRES POSITIVE BLACK WIRES NEGATIVE EOL RESISTOR IS SUPPLIED BY FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL WHEN USING A C BELLS TERMINATE EACH EXTRA WIRE SEPERATELY AFTER LAST BELL END OF LINE RESISTOR IS NOT REQUIRED ON AC BELLS WHEN USING A C BELLS TERMINATE EACH EXTRA WIRE SEPERATELY AFTER LAST BELL END OF LINE RESISTOR IS NOT REQUIRED ON AC BELLS PAGE 2 OF 2 REV A 12 20Potter Electric Signal Company LLC St Louis MO Phone 800 325 3936 www pottersignal comBELLSPBA AC PDC DCfirealarmresources com